Carrie Cahill shares her background in HR and executive coaching, highlighting the importance of leadership development through hardship. She emphasizes the need for leaders to be able to operate effectively in adversity and to have a curiosity mindset. She also discusses the gap between being a great manager and a true strategist, and the importance of teaching people how to lead. Cahill suggests that leaders should have someone in their corner who can provide honest feedback and help them break the dialogue with their ego. She also emphasizes the need for organizations to focus on developing leaders and creating a culture that values leadership development. The conversation explores the dynamics between immediate supervisors and leaders two levels up in a hierarchical organization. They discuss the importance of having a supportive immediate supervisor who can be a mentor and friend, as well as the role of leaders two levels up in providing guidance and discipline. They also touch on the concept of the Peter Principle, where individuals are promoted to positions of incompetence, and the need for leaders to develop their people and evaluate them for roles before promoting them. The conversation emphasizes the importance of having hard conversations, establishing trust and respect, and focusing on confidence, competence, character, and commitment as key qualities of effective leaders.

Carrie's Website and best contact:
Compassnorthcoaching.com

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Leaders learn to be good leaders through hardship and operating in adversity.

Leaders need to have a curiosity mindset and be willing to learn and adapt.

There is a gap between being a great manager and a true strategist, and leaders need to learn how to lead and create strategy.

Having someone in your corner who can provide honest feedback is crucial for personal and professional growth.

Organizations need to focus on developing leaders and creating a culture that values leadership development. The immediate supervisor should be a supportive mentor and friend to their subordinates.

Leaders two levels up have the role of providing guidance and discipline.

Leaders should develop and evaluate their people for roles before promoting them.

Hard conversations are necessary for growth and improvement.

Trust and respect are more important than being liked as a leader.

Effective leaders exhibit confidence, competence, character, and commitment.

"We learned to be good leaders through hardship."

"Leaders need to have a curiosity mindset."

"There is a gap between being a great manager and a true strategist."

"Your immediate supervisor is like, that's the person you have free conversations with. Like that's the person that's your friend, that's your developer, that's your buddy, that's your mentor."

This weeks episode with Sarah Kalmeta explores how the ability to pivot can be your superpower to reframe, revitalize and improve your career and life.
Prepare for some sass, a lot of puns and reflection as she challenges the status quo of very serious topics that affect your life, your leadership and the way you do business.

Sarah is a spark for change and breath of fresh air.
We discuss with Sarah how to take your most challenging situations and use them to fuel new perspectives, fresh approaches and unique solutions.

Website: https://sarahkalmeta.com/

@NolimitsLeadership
@sarahthepivoter


Sarah Kalmeta, also known as “Sarah the Pivoter”, is an internationally acclaimed speaker redefining change and our relationship to it. She’s loved for her bold, authentic style and known for her way to light up a room. Sarah’s no stranger to life in the fast lane & intense environments having lived abroad in Hong Kong for over a decade and been a competitive athlete most of her life. She’s worked with Fortune 500 companies around the world and helps individuals and organisations enhance their performance and navigate transitions effectively, emphasising resilience and strategic planning.

As a sought-after speaker and writer, Sarah’s insights focus on leadership, personal development and redefining change. Sarah's holistic approach to coaching underscores the importance of mental, emotional and physical well-being in achieving success. She is known for her advocacy for mental health, resilience and well-being, particularly within high-stress industries like aviation and aerospace. Passionate about STE(A)M, Sarah is committed to excellence and creativity while also helping others discover and achieve their potential. A believer in community, Sarah is currently cultivating a new project in Austin to create a space for people of all backgrounds, passions and skillsets to come together.

Links:

Sarah’s Portfolio: https://link.tr/sarahkalmeta

Sarah’s Podcast, The Lounge: https://www.youtube.com/@sarahthepivoter/streams

Manager. Leader. These terms are often used interchangeably, but they represent different roles you play in your organization. Understanding and balancing these roles is the key to maximizing your and your company's potential.

The Role of Management

Effective management optimizes systems, which can be human, non-human, or a mix of both. Management is metric-focused and emphasizes consistency, control, and process improvement. Managers set goals and monitor performance.

They implement strategies to boost productivity. They work within established frameworks and use best practices to refine workflows, cut costs, and boost output. The focus is on immediate, measurable results and continuous system improvement.

The Role of Leadership

Leadership, on the other hand, is uniquely human. You can manage that hydroelectric dam to improve system efficiency and generate more electricity, but your motivational talk isn’t going to convince it to dream of more for its future. Leaders create new human potential by changing how people think about themselves, their organizations, and the world. Leadership is not about systems and metrics. It's about vision, influence, and purpose.

A leader's primary role is to build trust and rapport, fostering an environment where people feel valued and empowered. This involves connecting personally, understanding individual motivations, and aligning them with the organization's mission. Leaders inspire through their actions, character, and vision.

You earn the title of leader when you become someone that others want to follow, not have to follow.

The Delineation Challenge

A major challenge for many business leaders is the failure to consciously delineate the time and efforts spent on managing versus leading. This lack of clarity leads to too much focus on management and not enough on leadership, a tendency influenced by the "Near Bias Effect." In short, we often overemphasize a task's urgency over its overall importance.

Leaders prioritize the immediate, tangible rewards of management over the long-term benefits of leadership.

The Near-Bias Effect can lead to a cycle in which managers become consumed by daily operations, crisis management, and performance metrics, neglecting the strategic and relational aspects of leadership. This imbalance hinders organizational growth and employee development.

Balancing Management and Leadership

To address this challenge, leaders must first identify and differentiate their management tasks from their leadership responsibilities. Management tasks are often routine, operational, and short-term, focusing on efficiency and control. Leadership tasks are different. They are strategic and relational. They are long-term and focus on vision, culture, and personal growth.

Once these tasks are outlined, leaders should prioritize and allocate time to both. This involves setting aside time for strategic thinking, self-development, and coaching sessions, which go beyond the day's operational demands.

Manage the position; lead the human being.

Effective business leaders must master both roles, optimizing systems and processes while also developing and empowering their teams. This balance is the cornerstone of sustainable success and the foundation of a vibrant, purpose-driven organization.

Dr. Justin Moseley is a leading expert in Personal Transformation, speaking regularly on how to overcome self-doubt, develop unstoppable self-confidence, finding your purpose, and “Exchange Your Comfort For Your Calling,” – his signature keynote.

Dr. Moseley is on a mission to inspire and empower others to step into their POWER, and become the highest version of themselves, so they can unlock their full potential, fulfill their deepest desires, and create next-level success and abundance in their lives.

Dr. Justin Moseley "the Mindset Doctor"
Ted Talk: https://youtu.be/aImrjNPrh30?si=Krtwc_lr0e5szSJm

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You can only lead others as well as you lead yourself.
To become a more well-rounded human is how we can use this growth mindset matrix to become an overall better human, and we can never lead others better than we lead ourselves right? Self leadership has to come first, right? So we have to continue to work and grow on and do more work on ourselves. And honestly, just the act of doing that will make you a better leader.
It will make you more influential. It'll make other people want to follow you because you're setting the example, right? We can't lead our families and just be like a curmudgeon and negative all the time. Well, why even, like, think about the example you're setting for your coworkers and your family, maybe for your spouse, for your kids. When you act that way, Right?

Sean's Book: A Warrior's Mindset, The 6 Keys to Greatness.
Amazon: https://a.co/d/c1IGksI

E-mail questions for Sean to answer in future episodes to Sean@slsp.biz

Description:

This is the first solo episode of its kind. Sean Patton introduces the renamed "No Limits Leadership Podcast." It was once called "Leadership After Hours." Sean explains the inspiration for the renaming and the importance of aligning the podcast with his consulting brand, "Stronger Leaders Stronger Profits."

Key Topics:

1. Rebranding Journey:

- Sean shares the thought process and emotional journey behind changing the podcast's name and branding.

- He emphasizes the importance of intuition and how listening to his gut led to a sense of alignment and excitement about the new direction.

2. Leadership and Intuition:

- Sean recounts a vivid story from his military experience in Iraq, highlighting the critical role of intuition in leadership and decision-making.

- He reflects on how trusting his intuition has consistently led to better outcomes both in combat and in his entrepreneurial journey.

3. Memorial Day Reflections:

- Sean honors Memorial Day by discussing the importance of remembering and honoring fallen service members.

- He introduces his personal mantra, "the obligation of greatness," encouraging listeners to carry forward the positive impact and legacy of those who have sacrificed their lives.

4. Self-Development Overwhelm:

- Addressing a common listener question, Sean provides practical advice on managing self-development practices.

- He outlines the "four pillars of health" (hydration, diet, activity, and sleep) and recommends meditation as a transformative practice.

5. Effective Coaching and Leadership Development:

- Sean answers a question about improving leadership development within organizations.

- He advocates for implementing regular, structured coaching sessions to foster employee growth, engagement, and performance.

6. Humorous Hypothetical:

- In a lighter segment, Sean tackles a humorous hypothetical question about fighting a chicken every time he gets into his car versus fighting an orangutan with a sword once a year.

- He humorously debates the pros and cons, ultimately choosing the orangutan scenario.

Closing Thoughts:

Sean encourages listeners to provide feedback on the new format and to engage with the podcast through questions and comments. He reiterates the importance of living a life worthy of the sacrifices made by service members, urging everyone to be Americans worth fighting, killing, and dying for.

Podcast Episode: Mastering Mindset with Collin Henderson

https://www.thecollinhenderson.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/collinhendersonmindset/

IG: @collinhenderson

Overview

Collin Henderson, the founder of Master Your Mindset, joins the podcast to explore the critical role of mental skills in personal and professional development. Known for his impactful work as a speaker and coach, Collin shares insights from his journey from an athlete to a performance coach. He discusses practical strategies for achieving personal excellence.

Key Highlights

Collin's Background:

Collin discusses his early life as an athlete influenced by his father, a hall-of-fame athlete, and his transition from sports to mental skills coaching due to performance pressures.

Importance of Mental Health in Performance:

He explains how self-worth often becomes tied to success, leading to stress and anxiety. His personal experience in sales further demonstrated how self-worth linked to outcomes can impact overall happiness and health.

Introduced to Mindset:

A significant change came when Collin encountered a sales coach who emphasized mindset. This shifted his focus to the mental aspects of performance, leading to personal growth and professional success.

Coaching and Writing:

Collin began sales coaching and writing, driven by his passion for mindset coaching. He eventually established his own platform, Master Your Mindset.

The Role of Mindset in Leadership and Performance:

Discussion around the foundational role of mindset in leadership, emphasizing self-management before leading others.

Systematic Approach to Mindset:

Collin introduces the GPS strategy (Goals, Principles, Systems) for clarity and success in personal and professional settings. He elaborates on setting clear goals, adhering to guiding principles, and establishing systems that support those goals.

Impact of Mindset Work on Organizations:

He reflects on the growing acceptance and integration of mindset work in corporate settings, particularly how mental and emotional resilience can enhance employee engagement and productivity.

Call to Action for Listeners:

Collin urges listeners to actively apply the discussed strategies and not consume the information passively.

Emilia D’Anzica is the force behind Growth Molecules™, a premier management consulting firm renowned for its unwavering dedication to safeguarding and amplifying revenue streams. With an unwavering mission to empower organizations to skyrocket profits while elevating customer value to unprecedented heights, Emilia's visionary leadership has transformed countless enterprises. Over two decades of unparalleled expertise as a Chief Customer Officer and influential figure in Silicon Valley's corporate landscape, Emilia has been heralded as the preeminent Customer Growth Advisor of 2024 by IAOTP.

Our conversation explores the challenges customer success executives face and the importance of resilience as an entrepreneur. It delves into the process of working with clients as a fractional CCO and the key factors for success in customer success. The conversation also touches on the pressing issues mothers face in technology and the need for companies to create inclusive cultures. The importance of intentional communication, creating a strong customer experience, and the value of public speaking and personal growth are discussed.

To connect with Emilia, go to:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/emiliadanzica/
To learn more about Growth Molecules:
https://growthmolecules.com/